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linqr is a free dynamic QR code generator: paste a link, style the code and download a print-ready file. Every code runs through a short link, so you can change where it points any time and the code on your flyers, menus and yard signs stays the same.
How it works
Paste a link
Drop the address of a website, file or profile into The link to turn into a QR code, or tap Paste. The code appears right away, and we add a missing
https://for you.Style it
Pick one of the Ready-made styles or set your own colors, shapes, logo and a frame that says “SCAN ME”. Under the preview you see whether the code Scans correctly.
Download and print
Click Download QR code, create a free account with Google or email, and save the code. A PNG downloads on its own, and SVG for print is one click away. The full walkthrough: how to make a QR code for a link.
A dynamic QR code: change the link after printing
Every linqr code holds a short link, onsonara.com/q/…, that forwards people to your address with no ads and no page in between. When your menu or sign-up form moves, open My codes, click Change link and paste the new address. It works immediately, with no reprint.
| Feature | Static QR code | Dynamic QR code from linqr |
|---|---|---|
| What's inside the code | Your address, fixed once printed | A short link that forwards to your address |
| Changing the link after printing | Not possible, you reprint | Any time, as often as you like |
| How dense the code looks | Longer address, more tiny dots | The same for any address (the short link has a fixed length) |
| Scan stats | None | Total and unique scans, countries and devices |
Read more in static vs dynamic QR codes and how to change a QR code link after printing.
What you can use it for
It opens any web link, so it works on a table tent, an invitation or a shop window.
- QR code for Google reviewsTurn your Google review link into a QR code for counters, receipts and table cards. Track scans per location and switch the link any time.
- QR code for restaurant menusLink table cards to your menu page or PDF. When prices or dishes change, update the link and keep the printed codes. Track scans by venue.
- QR code for wedding photosPrint one QR code on invites and table cards: RSVP before the day, the shared photo album on the day, the photographer's gallery after. Same code.
- QR code for InstagramMake a QR code for your Instagram profile, post or reel with your own logo and colors. Track scans and point it to a new handle any time.
- QR code for a PDFLink a QR code to a PDF on Google Drive, Dropbox or your website. Upload a new version, change the link, and every printed code opens the new file.
- QR code for business cardsAdd a QR code to your business card that opens your website, LinkedIn or booking page. When your details change, change the link, not the cards.
- QR codes for flyers and postersAdd a QR code to flyers, posters and brochures. Measure scans per print run, fix a wrong link after printing, get print-ready SVG, PDF or EPS files.
- QR code for Google FormsShare a Google Form, survey or feedback form with a QR code. Swap in next month's form without reprinting, and see how many people scanned.
Find more ideas, from YouTube videos to Facebook pages, under QR code uses.
Running a shop, a salon or a restaurant? See how QR codes for local businesses work in your city, from table tents to window stickers. Still weighing your options? Our QR code generator comparison sets linqr side by side with other popular tools: free limits, expiry and what happens to printed codes.
Free plan with no trial and no card
The Free plan isn't a trial: there's no day counter and no credit card. You get 3 active dynamic codes, unlimited link changes, a free pool of scans, logos and frames, and PNG, JPG, WEBP and SVG files up to 2048 px. Here's what the Free plan includes on our free QR code generator with no expiration page.
Pro costs $7.99 a month. It removes the code limit, adds PDF and EPS files and a 4096 px size, and unlocks full stats for 365 days with CSV export. Compare both on the pricing page.
Everything a printed code needs
A real decoder reads the preview as you design. If your colors or logo make the code hard to read, you get a one-click fix such as Fix contrast or Make logo smaller. Every file format matches the preview exactly.
- QR code with logoPut your logo in the middle of a QR code. Set size, padding and background shape; a live scan check makes sure it still reads. Change the link any time.
- Custom QR code designDesign a QR code that fits your brand: gradients, 12 dot shapes, rounded corners, frames with a Scan me label and ready-made styles. Free to try.
- SVG QR code generatorDownload your QR code as SVG, PNG, JPG or WEBP up to 2048 px free. Pro adds 4096 px and print-ready PDF and EPS. Sharp on business cards and billboards.
- QR code trackingCount every scan of your printed QR code: total and unique scans, countries and devices, plus cities, hours and CSV export on Pro. Bots are not counted.
Questions
Is this QR code generator free?
Yes. The Free plan costs nothing and isn't a trial: 3 active dynamic codes, unlimited link changes, a free pool of scans, logos, frames and files up to 2048 px, with no credit card.
What is a dynamic QR code?
It's a QR code that holds a short link, onsonara.com/q/…, instead of your final address, and forwards people wherever you point it. You change the destination under My codes with Change link, and it takes effect right away. The printed flyer, sticker or business card stays as it is.
Do the QR codes expire?
No. linqr codes have no expiry date, and the Free plan isn't a trial. You can pause or delete a code yourself at any time in My codes. The terms of service, linked in the footer, set out what happens to codes when Pro ends.
Why do I need an account to download?
Because a dynamic code needs an owner. Your account is what lets you change the link later, pause the code and see its scans. You can design the whole code without one and sign up only when you download, with Google or an email and password.
Which file formats can I download?
On Free you get PNG, JPG, WEBP and SVG in 512, 1024 or 2048 px; a 2048 px PNG prints about 6.8 in (17 cm) wide at 300 dpi. SVG is a vector file and the best choice for print. Pro adds PDF and EPS, where you pick the print size in centimeters, and a 4096 px size. JPG has no transparency, so on a colored background use PNG or SVG.
How do I change where my QR code points after printing?
Sign in, open My codes, click Change link next to the code and paste the new address. The printed code opens the new page as soon as you save, with no new file to download. You can do this as often as you like on every plan, and your last 3 links are kept under Previous links so you can switch back with Use again.
Does linqr show ads or a landing page before my link opens?
No. When someone scans a linqr code, our server sends the phone straight to your address with a 302 redirect. There is no ad, no countdown and no page with our logo in between, on Free or on Pro. Your customer sees your menu, form or profile, and the scan is counted in the background.
What does the short link inside a linqr code look like?
It's onsonara.com/q/ followed by a 7-character code, for example onsonara.com/q/k7x2mz9. The code uses only letters and digits that are hard to confuse, with no 0, 1, i, l or o. Because the short link always has the same length, a code for a very long address looks just as clean and scans just as easily as one for a short address.
Can I check that my QR code scans before I download it?
Yes. A real QR decoder reads the live preview after every change you make, just like a phone camera would. Under the preview you see Scans correctly, or a warning with a one-click fix such as Fix contrast or Make logo smaller. Still print one test copy at the final size before a large print run, because paper and ink can change the contrast.
What happens when I delete a code in My codes?
The code stops working for good. Anyone who scans a printed copy sees a page saying the code is no longer active, and its short link is never given to anyone else. Deleting frees a slot on the Free plan. If you only need to switch a code off for a while, use Pause instead and bring it back later with Resume.
How is linqr different from other free QR code generators?
Every linqr code is dynamic and has no expiry date: there is no trial and no ad page, and the Free plan needs no credit card. Many generators give free dynamic codes only for a trial or switch them off when a subscription stops. Our QR code generator comparison goes through popular tools one by one.
Guides
All guides- How to make a QR code for a linkTurn any link into a QR code in under a minute: copy the URL, paste it, download. Plus how to make it editable, add a logo and test it before print.
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- Static vs dynamic QR codes: what's the difference?A static QR code stores your link for good; a dynamic one points to a short link you can edit and track. Pros, cons, costs and when to use each.
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- Do QR codes expire?A QR code has no expiry date built in, but a dynamic one can stop working when a trial or plan ends. How to check your code and what to look for.
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